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Don’t let this happen to the CPVC piping on your project!
The IFC recommends not using a firestop product in contact with CPVC unless their compatibility is documented. Read this IFC position statement to learn more: Click Here for IFC Position Statement |
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Guide for Protection of Recessed Boxes in Fire-rated Walls Using Firestop Putty Pads, Box Inserts, Cover Plate Gaskets and Endothermic Mats
Firestop putty pads, firestop box inserts, firestop cover plate gaskets and endothermic mats are products that are often chosen for recessed box protection, but many times the application range and specific code requirements are misunderstood. This Guide will walk you through the different IBC limitations and protection options based on the IBC categories of recessed boxes:
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State of Kentucky Plumbing Code adds requirement for special inspection of plastic pipe firestopping
The Kentucky State Plumbing Code has added the requirement that plastic piping in buildings >45 ft. high must include a special inspection of the firestopping for those pipes, in accordance with inspection standard ASTM E2174. The state code can be accessed at http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/815/020/060.htm . The relevant text is extracted below: |
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UL publishes document explaining differences in air duct protection listings
There has been some confusion in the marketplace with regards to which UL listings for fire-resistance-rated or fire-protection-rated air ducts provide which type of protection. To provide clarity, UL has published a document that helps explain the differences between their air duct protection listing categories HNLJ and HNLN. The document explains which test standards are used for each listing category, and the application limits for each listing category. It can be viewed at this link. In particular, users are cautioned that listings in category HNLN may not provide an insulation rating, in which case ducts would need to maintain a minimum clearance of 18 inches (46 mm) to any nearby combustible or limited combustible materials. |
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January 2013:
FIRESTOP SPECIAL INSPECTIONS ARE NOW REQUIRED IN THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC): Chapter 17, section 1705.16 of the IBC requires that all firestopping is inspected according to two ASTM standards ASTM E 2174 and ASTM E 2393. These standards are also utilized when jurisdictions require firestop special inspections on large projects prior to adopting the 2012 IBC. For more understanding of this trend feel free to contact the IFC. info@firestop.org |
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ICC Preferred Provider CEUs available for all IFC seminars for AHJs,
and for special inspector seminars The IFC has been approved in the International Code Council Preferred Provider Program. All IFC seminars for AHJs and for special inspectors provide CEUs in the Preferred Provider Program. |
